Requirements for the
Degree of Master of Arts
Program of Study
Each candidate is required to successfully complete one year of study at the graduate level in chemistry, or, with prior permission of the Graduate Studies Committee, in related fields. The program will include laboratory work and, normally, six term courses at the graduate level. The detailed program of study will be chosen jointly by the candidate and the Graduate Studies Committee to reflect the candidate's area of interest as well as a perspective of other areas.
Library Training Requirement
All graduate students are required to complete a designated library training program in their first year.
Placement and Evaluation of Progress
Each student is expected to demonstrate a satisfactory knowledge of undergraduate chemistry in placement examinations in physical, organic, and inorganic chemistry. These examinations are set twice a year, before the start of each term. The results of these examinations will determine the student's initial program of course work and will be considered by the Graduate Studies Committee in evaluating the student's progress.
Residence Requirement
The minimum residence requirement for the M.S. degree is one year.
Teaching Requirements
It is required that all graduate students participate in undergraduate teaching during the course of their studies.